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Emmet Gates

Emmet is an Irish/Argentine football journalist who lives in London. Emmet has been writing about the Italian game for more than a decade with a host of publications. Read More

Latest posts by Emmet Gates

Roma Welcome Chaos Home After Daniele De Rossi’s Shock Exit

You have to hand it to Roma, it’s been a while since they’ve embraced chaos. This is a club that once cycled through four managers in a single season back in 2004/05 and nearly fell into financial ruin. There has been plenty of despair and disappointment for the radio shows dedicated to the club to ... Read More
Roma

Como End 21-year Drought, Beating Europa League Champions Atalanta

“It’s just the beginning,” said Como manager Cesc Fabregas after his side’s come-from-behind victory over Atalanta that ended the club’s 21-year wait. The fightback came twenty seconds into the second half through Gabriel Strefezza, the Brazilian unleashing an angled drive past Marco Carnesecchi to level the game. Nico Paz had a hand in the next ... Read More

Inside Atalanta: Gasperini’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

After European glory last time out, can Gian Piero Gasperini work his magic again and lead Atalanta to a top-four finish? ... Read More

Seven of the Best Forgotten Derby della Madonnina Goals

The first Derby della Madonnina of the season is fast approaching, and over the years the fixture has been a host of memorable goals. From Mark Hateley’s thumping header in 1984 to Andriy Shevchenko’s pearler of a strike with his left foot in the 2005 Champions League quarter-final that ignited a hail of flares from ... Read More
Derby della Madonnina in 2003

Inside AC Milan: Fonseca’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

Destination Calcio takes a look at AC Milan's transfer window, best performers and Paulo Fonseca's tactics. ... Read More
AC Milan celebrating a goal against Venezia at San Siro.

Juventus Against Napoli Sees Antonio Conte Confront History

Antonio Conte returns to face Juventus as Napoli coach, and will face a stadium full of Bianconeri fans for the first time. ... Read More
Conte Napoli press conference

Atalanta: Gewiss Stadium

Atalanta's Gewiss Stadium is one of the most recently refurbished arenas in the country, and we guide you on how to get there. ... Read More
Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.

AC Milan Lack Structure as Liverpool Defeat Highlights Serious Flaws

AC Milan's performance against Liverpool highlighted the vast difference between the two sides, and the pressure is on Paulo Fonseca. ... Read More
AC Milan against Liverpool in the Champions League

Juve Stabia: Stadio Romeo Menti

Juve Stabia will play in the Italian second tier this season, and Destination Calcio tells you how to get there. ... Read More
Stadio Romeo Menti.

Italy Mourns Toto Schillaci, the Unlikely Hero of the Notti Magiche at the 1990 World Cup

Former Juventus and Inter Milan striker Toto Schillaci died at the age of 59 after being hospitalised several weeks ago. ... Read More
Toto Schillaci during Italia '90.

Northern Ireland Euro 2028 Saga a Stark Reminder for Italy As Euro 2032 Deadline Looms

Northern Ireland is set to lose Euro 2028 hosting duty over stadium issues, and this is a warning to Italy ahead of Euro 2032 ... Read More
San Siro is one of football's greatest stadiums.

Champions League Preview: How Will Five Serie A Teams Fare in Revamped Swiss Style Model?

Destination Calcio previews each Serie A side in the Champions League this season and their chances of success. ... Read More